Flavel Slimline Gas Fire User manual

Brand: Flavel

Model: Slimline Gas Fire

Category: Fireplaces

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Caress Slimline Gas Fire

Caress

Slimline SC

COAL EFFECT GAS FIRE

Installation and Maintenance Instructions

Hand these instructions to the user

Model No’s FNVC**SN is for use on Natural Gas (G20) at a supply

pressure of 20 mbar in G.B. / I.E.

** denotes cosmetic variant

Information Requirements for Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1188

Model Identifier FNVC**SN

Indirect Heating Functionality No

Direct Heat Output 3.1kW

Indirect Heat Output Not Applicable

Fuel Natural Gas (G20)

NOx Emissions 130mg/kWh

Nominal Heat Output 3.1kW

Minimum Heat Output (Indicative) 2.1kW

Useful Efficiency at Nominal Heat Output 53.1%

Useful Efficiency at Minimum Heat Output (Indicative) 50.0%

Auxilliary Power Consumption at Nominal Heat Output Not applicable

Auxilliary Power Consumption at Minimum Output Not applicable

Auxilliary Power Consumption at Standby Mode Not applicable

Permanent Pilot Flame Requirement Not applicable

Type of Heat Output / Room Temperature Control Two or more manual

stages, no room

temperature control

Contact Details BFM Europe Ltd.

Gordon Banks Drive

Trentham Lakes North

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 4TJ

Tel : 01782 339000

CONTENTS

Section 1 Information and Requirements PAGE

1.0 Appliance Information 3

1.1 Conditions of Installation 4

1.2 Flue and chimney suitability 4

1.3 Fireplace / surround suitability 5

1.4 Shelf position 5

1.5 Chimney inspection 5-6

1.6 Fire place opening / catchment space 6

1.7 Fitting to Chair bricks 8

1.8 Precast Flues 8

1.9 Metal Flue boxes 8

1.10 Hearths 9

1.11 Spillage Monitoring System 9

Section 2 Installation of Fire

2.1 Unpacking the fire 10

2.2 Installing the fire box 10-16

2.3 Gas tightness and burner pressure 17

Section 3 Assembling Fuel Bed and Commissioning

3.1 Assembling the ceramics and fuel bed 18-21

3.2 Fitting the Caress trim 22

3.3 Fitting the fret 23

3.4 Lighting the appliance 24

3.5 Checking for clearance of combustion

products 25-26

Section 4 Maintenance

4.1 Removal of the Burner Assembly 27

4.2 Removal of the Battery Ignitor 28

4.3 Repacing the Battery 28

4.4 Removing the Oxy-Pilot Assembly 28

4.5 Replacing the Control Cable 29-30

This appliance is manufactured by:-

BFM Europe Ltd,

Trentham Lakes,

Stoke-on-Trent,

ST4 4TJ

SECTION 1

INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION

Model FNVC**SN ** denotes trim & fret variant

Gas Type G20

Main injectors (2 off) Size 235

Pilot Type S.I.T. Oxystop

YA OP 9055

Max. Gross Heat Input : 6.5 kW

Min. Gross Heat Input : 4.2 kW

Cold Pressure : 20.0 +/-1.0 mbar (G20)

Ignition : 1.5V Battery Generator

Electrode Spark Gap 4.0mm

Weight 15.5 kg Chrome, 16.5kg Brass

Fire box Dimensions (with trim fitted)

Width : (with standard trim, no spacer) 510mm

Height : (with standard trim, no spacer) 625mm

Depth : (overall-with fender) 140mm

Depth : Flush-fit (from mounting face to rear) 105mm

Gas Connection 8mm Compression (Supplied with fire)

Appliance Efficiency Declaration

The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in

BS 7977-1 : 2009 + A1 : 2013 and the result is 48.3%.

The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency

calculation.

The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by BSI.

The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government’s Standard

Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION

In Great Britain :-

It is the law that all gas appliances are installed only by a GAS SAFE Registered

Installer, in accordance with these installation instructions and the Gas Safety

(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended. Failure to install appliances

correctly could lead to prosecution. It is in your own interest and that of safety to

comply with the law.

The installation must also be in accordance with all relevant parts of the Local and

National Building Regulations where appropriate, the Building Regulations

(Scotland Consolidation) issued by the Scottish Development Department, and all

applicable requirements of the following British Standard Code of Practice.

1. BS 5871 Part 2 Installation of Inset Live Fuel Effect Gas Fires

2. BS 6891 Installation of Gas Pipework

3. BS 5440 Parts 1 & 2 Installation of Flues and Ventilation

4. BS 1251 Open fire place components

5. BS 715 Metal flue pipes for gas appliances

6. BS 6461 Part 1 Installation of Chimneys and flues

7. BS 1289 / BS EN 1858 Clay Flue Blocks and Terminals

8. I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation (Republic of Ireland)

In Republic of Ireland :-

No purpose made additional ventilation is normally required for this

appliance, when installed in G.B. When Installing in I.E. please consult doc-

ument I.S. 813 : 1996 Domestic Gas Installation, which is issued by the

National Standards Authority of Ireland. If installing in Northern Ireland,

please consult local building regulations. Any purpose made ventilation

must be checked periodically to ensure that it is free from obstruction.

1.2 FLUE AND CHIMNEY SUITABILITY

This appliance is designed for use with conventional brick built or lined chimneys

and fabricated flues. It is also suitable for use with pre-cast flue blocks conforming

to BS 1289 / BS EN 1858 and metal flue boxes conforming to BS 715. All flues

must conform to the following minimum dimensions.

Minimum diameter of circular flues 125 mm (Without Flue

Restrictor Fitted)

Minimum effective height of all flue types 3 metres

When fitting to conventional chimneys or 175mm flues it may be desirable to

fit the flue restrictor baffle (supplied) to reduce the flue flow and increase the

efficiency of the fire. Safe clearance of products must always be checked by

carrying out a smoke match test as described.

1.3 FIREPLACE / SURROUND SUITABILITY

The fire must only be installed on a hearth it must not be installed directly onto

carpet or other combustible floor materials.

The fire is suitable for fitting to non-combustible fire place surrounds and propri-

etary fire place surrounds with a temperature rating of at least 150

If a heating appliance is fitted directly against a wall without the use of a fire

surround or fire place all combustible material must be removed from behind

the trim. Soft wall coverings such as blown vinyl, wall paper etc. could be

affected by the rising hot air and scorching and/or discoloration may result.

Due consideration should be made to this when installing or decorating.

1.4 SHELF POSITION

The fire may be fitted below a combustible shelf providing there is a minimum dis-

tance of 200mm above the top of the fire and the shelf does not project more than

150mm. If the shelf overhangs more than 150mm the distance between the fire

and the shelf must be increased by 15mm for every 25mm of additional overhang

over 150mm.

1.5 FLUE / CHIMNEY INSPECTION

Before commencing installation, a flue or chimney should be inspected to ensure

that all the following conditions are satisfied.

1. Check that the chimney / flue only serves one fire place and is clear of any

obstruction. Any dampers or register plates must be removed or locked in

the open position.

2. Brick/stone built chimneys or any chimney or flue which has been used for

an appliance burning fuel other than gas must be thoroughly swept. The

base of the chimney / flue must also be thoroughly cleared of debris etc.

3. Any under-floor air supply to the fire place must be completely sealed off.

4. Ensure that the inside of the chimney / flue is in good condition along it’s

length and check that there is no leakage of smoke through the structure

of the chimney during and after the smoke pellet test. With pre-cast flues

it is especially important to check the inside of the flue for extruded

cement / sealant protruding from the joints between the flue

blocks. If present, these should be removed by rodding the flue

before proceeding with the installation.

5. Using a smoke pellet, check that there is an up-draught in the chim

ney / flue and that the smoke can be seen issuing from the terminal /

chimney pot outside.

There must be no leakage of smoke through the structure of

the chimney during or after the smoke pellet test and it is

important to check inside upstairs rooms adjacent to the chimney /

flue. Check the chimney pot / terminal and general condition of the

brickwork or masonry. If the chimney or flue is in poor condition or if

there is no up-draught do not proceed with the installation. If there is a

history of down-draught conditions with the chimney / flue, a tested and

certificated flue terminal or cowl suitable for the relevant flue type should

be considered.

6. A spillage test must always be carried out during commissioning of

the appliance.

1.6 FIRE PLACE OPENING AND CHIMNEY CATCHMENT SPACE

The front opening of the fire place must be between 330 and 430 mm wide, and

between 550 and 565mm high. If the opening exceeds these dimensions then a

surround must be constructed from suitable non-combustible material to produce a

correct size opening. Any surround must be suitably sealed to the fire place to

prevent leakage. See below in fig.1

When installing into a brick built chimney, you must ensure that there is sufficient

depth to accomodate any debris which may fall from the chimney. This depth

must be sufficient to accomodate 12 litres of volumetric space.

Fire Opening

330mm Minimum

430mm Maximum

610mm

Minimum

520mm Minimum

Fig. 1

550mm Minimum

565mm Maximum

Minimum Flat

Sealing Area

Table A - Installation Depth Requirements for a Flavel Caress Slimline SC

being installed into a brick built chimney, requiring 12.0 litres of debris

collection volume (fig. 2)

330 (minimum opening width) 183

340 178

350 173

360 170

370 167

380 163

390 158

400 155

410 151

420 146

430 (maximum opening width) 143

For example, if the appliance was to be fitted into a 400mm wide opening, the

depth required would be 189mm. See fig. 2 below for explanatory diagram.

Fig. 2

Opening Width ( e.g. 400mm)

Depth Required

(e.g. 155mm)

1.7 FITTING TO FIREPLACES WITH EXISTING CHAIRBRICKS AND

CONVENTIONAL BRICKBUILT CHIMNEYS

This appliance is suitable for use in fireplaces fitted with an existing chairbrick

without the need for removal of the chairbrick, providing the minimum depth of the

fireplace exceeds 190mm. If the depth is less than 190mm then the spacer

(optional) must be used to give a minimum clearance from the rear of the fire to

the rear of the chairbrick of at least 90mm to allow sufficient space for the collec-

tion of debris which may fall down the chimney. The fireplace must be checked to

ensure that no part of the chairbrick is within 50mm of the flue outlet of the fire

when installed.

1.8 FITTING TO PRE-CAST FLUE INSTALLATIONS

When installing this appliance into pre-cast flues, always ensure that the spigot

restrictor baffle has been removed. (2 screws). To install the fire box in to pre-cast

flue starter blocks, there must be at least 120mm from the mounting face of the

fire to the rear of the pre-cast flue starter block. It is important to consider this

depth when choosing a fire surround as the thickness of the fire surround must be

sufficient to give a total depth of at least 120mm to the rear of the starter block,

otherwise there will be insufficient depth. To increase this depth the fire surround

may be packed away from the wall and sealed using suitable material when used

in conjunction with a rebated fire surround. It is important to ensure that the pre-

cast flue is in good condition and is free from extruded mortar or sealant from

between the flue blocks. This appliance has been tested for use in a pre-cast flue

block system complying with BS EN 1858 / BS 1289, that has a minimum cross

sectional of 13,328mm

and no minor dimension of less than 63mm. Pre-cast

flues built with directly plastered faces (front or rear) are not correctly installed as

to ensure proper operation with any type of inset gas fire. In some instances of

this flue construction, temperature cracking of surface plaster may occur through

no fault of the appliance. An air gap or some form of insulation material should be

installed to prevent normal flue temperatures from damaging wall surfaces. BFM

Europe will not be liable for subsequent costs incurred due to installation of

products into pre-cast flue systems with directly plastered faces. It is important to

ensure that the pre-cast flue is in good condition and is free from extruded mortar

or sealant from between the flue blocks. A spillage test must always be carried out

to check satisfactory clearance of combustion products is achieved on all pre-cast

flue types.

1.9 FITTING TO PRE-FABRICATED TWIN WALL METAL FLUE BOXES

The appliance may be fitted to twin wall metal flue boxes conforming to the con-

structional requirements of BS 715, (for example the Selkirk LFE 125 box). The

box must have a minimum flue diameter of 125mm internal and minimum internal

dimensions of 160mm deep by 580mm high by 350mm wide. There are no maxi-

mum dimensional requirements for the box. The top face of the box must be

insulated with a minimum thickness of 50mm of non-combustible mineral wool

insulation or similar material. The flue box must stand on a non-combustible base

of minimum thickness 12mm.

1.10 HEARTHS

This appliance must only be installed on to a concrete or non-combustible hearth.

The hearth material must be a minimum thickness of 13mm with the top surface at

least 50mm above the floor. The hearth must be fitted symmetrically about the fire

opening and have a minimum width of 760mm and a minimum projection of

300mm forwards from the fire opening.

1.11 SPILLAGE MONITORING SYSTEM

This appliance is fitted with an atmosphere sensing spillage monitoring system in

the form of an oxygen sensing pilot. This is designed to shut the fire off in the

event of a partial or complete blockage of the flue causing a build up of combus-

tion products in the room in which the fire is operated. The following are impor-

tant warnings relating to this spillage monitoring system :-

1) The spillage monitoring system must not be adjusted by the installer.

2) The spillage monitoring system must not be put out of operation.

3) When the spillage monitoring system is exchanged only a complete original

manufacturers part may be fitted. It is not possible to replace individual parts on

the pilot system on this appliance, only a complete pilot assembly (including the

thermocouple) may be fitted.

SECTION 2

INSTALLATION OF FIRE

2.1 UNPACKING THE FIRE

Carefully lift the fire out of the carton. Remove the loose item packaging carefully

from the front of the appliance. Check the contents as listed :-

Packing Check List

1 off Fire box / burner assembly

1 off Cast trim

1off Fret / Ashpan

1 off Boxed ceramic base, 2 piece ceramic front rail 11 synthetic coals

1 off each User instruction book and Installation book

1 off Flue restrictor baffle (for use in brick built chimneys and large diameter

e.g. 175mm flue applications).

Fixing Kit Check List

2 off Fixing cables

4 off Wallplugs

4 off Eyebolts

2 off Tensioner bolts & nuts

2 off Tensioner screws

4 off Cast trim brackets & screws

2.2 INSTALLING THE FIRE BOX

Establish which type of flue you are intending to install the fire in to :-

225 x 225mm (9 inch x 9 inch) brick built chimneys

175mm (7 inch) diameter lined brick or stone flue, or insulated pre-fabricated

metal flue box to B.S. 715.

When installing into 125mm (5 inch) diameter lined brick or stone flue, or

insulated pre-fabricated metal flue box to B.S. 715 and pre-cast flues the

restrictor baffle must not be fitted.

A spillage test must always be carried out to check satisfactory

clearance of flue products, regardless of the type of flue the

appliance is being fitted to.

To remove the burner, proceed as follows:

a) Remove the trim, which is secured by two screws at the bottom L/H &

R/H sides of the trim. Remove the burner heat shield from the front of

the fire box to allow access to the burner. See fig. 3 below.

Fig. 3

b) Ensure that the hearth is protected from damage and carefully lift the

fire box into the fire opening, then slide it back into position. Check that

the fire box flange fits flush to the sealing face of the fire surround or

wall with no gaps present.

c) Remove the burner. To allow burner removal, the control lever operat

ing cable must be removed. The control lever operating cable can be

seen running across the base of the fire, below the burner. To release

the cable, unscrew the cable securing screw located in the centre of the

aluminium operating arm and pull the cable out from its fixing hole.

Release the other end of the cable by pushing the cable forwards to the

right, i.e. into the operating arm so as to release the tension. Pull the

cable nipple out of the retaining hole and remove the cable through the

slot in the operating arm. See fig. 4 overpage

Fig. 4

d) Unscrew the burner assembly fixing screws at either side of the firebox,

and the two fixing screws at the base of the fire (See fig. 5 below).

Carefully pull the base of the burner forwards from the fuel-bed

support panel. The burner can now be removed from the appliance.

Fig. 5

Continue for all models

Whilst the fire box is still in position, decide which side the gas supply is to enter

the fire from. If concealed pipe work is required plan the pipe run to enter the fire

box through one of the openings in the sides of the fire box below the fuelbed sup-

port panel and connect to the isolating / inlet elbow. The gas connection to the

appliance should be made to the isolating / inlet elbow using 8mm rigid tubing.

There must be no soldered joints within the firebox. See fig. 6a & 6b below for

suggested concealed pipe layouts.

Fig. 6a

Fig. 6b

Note : Before breaking into the gas supply a pressure drop test should be

carried out to establish that the existing pipework is sound.

Carefully withdraw the fire box from the opening to enable the gas supply and fire

fixing to be completed.

There is a choice of methods of fixing the firebox which are provided to enable the

installer to deal with any type of installation.

Firebox

Fireplace

Builders

Opening

Gas Supply

Firebox

Approx.

40mm

Fireplace

Gas Supply

Approx.

40mm

IMPORTANT : Sealing of the Gas Unused Gas Pipe Inlet Apertures

In line with current GAS SAFE regulations, it is imperative that the gas supply

inlet apertures that are not utilised during the installation are sealed with the

foil tape as supplied. Failure to seal these inlet apertures could lead to flame

reversal, which in turn will damage the burner and control systems of the product.

Fig. 7 below shows a correctly sealed installation.

Fig. 7

PLEASE NOTE :-

Seal off unused gas inlet

apertures and cable fixing holes

as shown

Only holes to be left are the specifically

sized air relief holes as indicated by the

labels positioned by them and the gas

inlet aperture that is used

BFM EUROPE LTD. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

GUARANTEE CLAIMS THAT ARE AS A DIRECT

RESULT OF THE UNUSED GAS INLET APERTURES

NOT BEING CORRECTLY SEALED.

The preferred method of fixing which is suitable for almost all situations is

the cable fixing method which is described in the following section in detail.

To fit using the preferred cable method proceed as follows-

e) Mark out and drill 4 off No 14 (6mm) holes in the back face of the fire

opening in the positions shown below in fig. 8

Fig. 8

Fit the wallplugs provided and screw the fixing eyes securely into the rear of the

fire opening. If the clearance at the rear of the fire is at the minimum specified for

a precast flue application, it may be necessary to bend over the lower fixing eyes

after screwing them fully in to the rear of a pre-cast starter block.

f) Uncoil the two fire fixing cables and thread one end of each of the

cables through one of the two holes on each side of the flue outlet

shroud.

g) Position the fire carefully on the (protected) surface of the hearth and

reach into the fire opening. Thread each of the cables vertically

downwards through the pair of fixing eyes on the same side of the fire.

Thread the free end of the cables through the corresponding circular

hole on each side of the lower rear of the fire. Carefully slide the fire

box back into the fire opening and pull both cables tight.

h) Thread a tensioning screw over each of the cables and ensure that the

tensioning nut is screwed fully up against the hexagon shoulder of the

tensioning screw (this provides maximum travel for the tensioning nut).

i) Fit a screwed nipple on to each of the cables and pull hand tight up

against the tensioning screw, then secure each nipple with a flat

bladed screwdriver. See fig. 9 overpage.

20mm

500mm

Fireplace Opening

100mm

250mm

Fig. 9

j) Evenly tighten the tensioning nuts to tension both cables and pull the

fire snugly against the wall. Do not overtighten, it is only necessary to

pull the seal up against the sealing face of the wall, it does not need to

be compressed. Check that there are no gaps behind the seal.

k) With the fire securely in place, if a concealed gas connection has been

made through either of the access holes in the sides of the fire, the

holes should be closed around the pipe to prevent leakage of air

through the gap around the pipe.

l) Refit the burner. Fit the four retaining screws and check that the burner

is correctly locked into position. On slide control models refit the control

cable To do this, firstly locate the nipple on one end of the cable into

recess in operating arm and then secure the front part of the operating

arm back onto the rear of the operating arm with the retained screw.

This should not be overtightened. Move the control lever fully

downwards and check that the left hand micro-switch operates the

igniter and that the control valve spindle is fully depressed. Move the

control lever upwards to the “off” position and check that the right hand

(cut-off) micro-switch operates. Check that the control lever operates

smoothly and safely.

NOTE : The cable is factory set, and therefore should need no adjustment

m) Refit the front burner heat shield to the sides of the fire box (2 Screws)

n) Before making the final gas connection, thoroughly purge the gas

supply pipework to remove all foreign matter, otherwise serious

damage may be caused to the gas control valve on the fire.

The other firebox fixing method is as follows :-

In installations where the cable method is not suitable (e.g. loose masonary in rear

of fire opening) the firebox can be secured to the fire surround using four screws

and wall plugs provided. Below (fig.10) is a diagram to indicate the hole centre

positions available on the firebox to facilitate the screw fixing to the fireplace /

surround.

Fig. 10

430mm

300mm

133mm

Firebox

Mounting

Flange

420mm

2.3 GAS TIGHTNESS AND INLET PRESSURE

a) Remove the pressure test point screw from the inlet elbow pressure test

point and fit a manometer.

b) Turn on the main gas supply and carry out a gas tightness test.

c) Depress the control lever to the position marked pilot. Hold down the

control lever for a few seconds to purge the pipe work. The burner

should light, continue to hold the control lever for a few seconds to latch

the slide valve then lift to the full-on position.

d) Check that the gas pressure is 20.0 mbar (+/- 1.0mbar) 8.0 in w.g.(+/-

0.4 in w.g.)

e) Turn off the fire, remove the manometer and refit the pressure test point

screw. Check the pressure test point screw for gas tightness with the

appliance turned on using a suitable leak detection fluid or detector.

3.1 ASSEMBLING THE CERAMICS AND FUEL BED

a) Place the fuel-bed base centrally on to the fuelbed support and pull

fully forwards to the burner. Make sure that the fuelbed base is

located centrally in the fire box. Ensure that the fuelbed base is

not lodged on the burner. See fig. 11 below.

Fig. 11

b) Place the left hand front coal rail moulding onto the front ceramic rail

support as shown below in Fig. 12

Fig. 12

NOTE : The position of the fuel-bed components are critical to the

performance of the product. Therefore please ensure that the fuel-bed

components are positioned as described in the following section prior to

requesting a service call due to soot build up, poor flame pattern etc.

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